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Self-defence raised reasonable doubt; prosecution failed to disprove lawful homicide, so the accused was acquitted.
Criminal law — Murder and manslaughter — Self-defence — Justificable vs excusable homicide — Elements: honest belief and reasonable necessity — Duty to retreat for non-forcible assaults — Burden on prosecution to disprove self-defence where reasonable possibility exists — Accused's silence and witness credibility.
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